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Best Schools in 28205, NC
28205, NC has 22 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 11,012 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 28205 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28205, NC
The top high schools in 28205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Levine Middle College High Sch
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 224 Students
2. Hawthorne Academy Of Health Sciences
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 294 Students
3. Garinger High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1677 Students
4. Military And Global Leadership
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
5. Commonwealth High
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Commonwealth High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 241 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28205, NC
The top middle schools in 28205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alexander Graham Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1245 Students
2. Martin Luther King Jr Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 931 Students
3. Eastway Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 820 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28205, NC
The top elementary schools in 28205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chantilly Montessori
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 306 Students
2. Highland Mill Montessori
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 315 Students
3. Shamrock Gardens Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 497 Students
4. Lawrence Orr Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students
5. Oakhurst Steam Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students
6. Windsor Park Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
7. Villa Heights Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 130 Students
8. Walter G. Byers School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 337 Students
9. Highland Renaissance Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students
10. Winterfield Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28205, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28205, NC has a total population of 49,100 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28205, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28205, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
49.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
41.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28205, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28205, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28205, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28205, NC
How many schools are in 28205, NC?
28205, NC has 22 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 11,012 students in total.
How do schools in 28205 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 28205 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 28205 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28205?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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